Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nicolaus Copernicus Biography and Timeline
Follow Nicolaus Copernicus through 13 dated historical records for Poland.
Nicolaus Copernicus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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1473–1543Years on this page
1473
1491
Mathematical and Astronomical Education
Receives training that supports his later work on planetary motion.
University of Krakow Studies
Begins university studies in mathematics, astronomy and related liberal arts.
1496
Assistant to Domenico Maria Novara
Works with astronomer Domenico Maria Novara and develops practical observing experience.
Studies at Bologna
Begins legal studies while continuing astronomical observations in Bologna.
1514
Commentariolus
Circulates a short manuscript outlining a heliocentric planetary system.
Early Heliocentric Outline
Presents an early account of Earth moving around the Sun.
1543
Death of Copernicus
His death coincides with publication of De revolutionibus.
Death of Nicolaus Copernicus
Dies at Frombork in the same year his major work appears.
Copernican System
Outlines the Copernican system of the solar system
On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres
Publication of "On The Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"
Copernican Model
His published model challenges the traditional geocentric arrangement.
Heliocentric System
Places Earth among the planets moving around the Sun.
Records, sources and methodology
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